WHY YOU SHOULD SERVICE YOUR VACUUM CLEANER REGULARLY

Buying a new vacuum cleaner these days can set you back a significant sum of money. With such an upfront investment you will want to ensure that the lifespan of your vacuum cleaner is a long as possible. New vacuum cleaners generally come with only 12 months warranty as standard and after this has expired you will be left to foot the bill for any repairs. Where major parts need replacement, such as the motor, the cost can be nearly as much as a new machine.

Getting your vacuum cleaner serviced regularly can help keep it in excellent working order and extend the life of the motor or at least prevent early failure. This servicing is in addition to routine maintenance that you should carry out yourself in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations (check your manual for this). You should have your vacuum serviced every 12 months.

Often vacuum cleaner retailers provide vacuum cleaner servicing in-house and all the leading manufacturers, e.g. Dyson, Hoover, Electrolux, Miele, Samsung have approved service agents that may be local to you. The cost of servicing should not be excessive and will reduce the risk of major repairs being necessary due to a poorly maintained machine. It would not be recommended to carry out servicing yourself unless you are qualified and experienced. Unfortunately, it is not uncommon for people to neglect the servicing of their vacuum cleaner and only consider getting this done when running into difficulties and the machine fails or is running poorly. It is much more effective to act before this occurs and whilst a service will not remove the possibility of a failure, it will render it much more unlikely.